We get this question a lot. These attacks normally cause serious physical and emotional injuries. Many assault victims spend weeks or months under a doctor’s care. The emotional effects, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, are often worse. The vast majority of...
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is a form of negligence which includes injuries which occur away from home. Dog bites, which account for about a third of all homeowners’ insurance claims, falls, and swimming pool drownings are the most common kinds of premises liability claims....
Common Defenses in Slip-and-Fall Claims
These incidents are among the most common and most costly kinds of injury claims. For these two reasons, many insurance companies fight these claims tooth and nail. That’s especially true if the victim fell at a Walmart or another chain retail or hospitality location....
BE SAFE Electrocution Hazards
At busy construction sites, electrical accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries to workers and bystanders alike. Different remedies are available to different victims. Generally, workers’ compensation covers job-related injuries. Workers’...
Fatal Shooting at Lexington Apartment Complex
Investigators are still looking for clues about a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Alumni Drive. Officers responding to a suspicious activities call found a 26-year-old man who had been shot to death. Officers know the approximate time of the shooting, but...
The Three Most Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Mostly because of a better understanding of these wounds, hospital admissions due to brain injuries have increased over 50 percent since 2006. However, significant diagnosis and treatment problems remain. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a good example. Many doctors...
The Seven Most Common Physical Slip and Fall Injuries Among the Elderly
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional death and also the leading cause of serious injury among people over 70. These injuries cost almost $70 billion a year. Medicare and/or Medicaid absorbs most of these expenses. Some of the most common physical fall injuries...
Legal Issues in Slip and Fall Claims
Falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits in the United States. These incidents account for some eight million contacts a year. The serious injury tally usually increases during the winter, mostly because of snow and ice falls. As outlined below, property...
Ice Slip and Fall Claims: A Closer Look
Every year between November and March, tens of thousands of people slip and fall on snow and ice. Most of these falls cause serious injuries. These conditions are especially hazardous in the Bluegrass State. Many Kentuckians are not used to walking in ice and snow....
Common Issues in Nursing Home Fall Claims
The fatal fall rate for adults over 65 has doubled in the last decade. Largely because of pre-existing conditions, many older adults are unable to avoid falls, and their injuries are much more serious. In terms of the risk of a fall, many older people have gait...
